Michael C. Gross
Graphic Designer and Film Producer
Born
1945
81 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Worked as a graphic designer and producer, contributing significantly to the field of visual storytelling. Gained recognition for work on popular films, particularly in the realm of movie marketing and promotional materials. Served as art director for various notable projects, including the iconic film 'Ghostbusters'. Established a reputation in the industry for blending artistic design with commercial appeal, which led to numerous collaboration opportunities.
Served as art director for 'Ghostbusters'
Produced 'The Real Ghostbusters' animated series
Contributed to marketing campaigns for several blockbuster films
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